User Reviews

Not recommended

I got the combo of 3 pastas, with high hopes. The most unappetizing pasta I've had in a long time. The waitress was rude as well. Would never go back, although the ambiance was warm.

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Posted by shults/crowe on 05/28/2013

What a treat.We will be back.

we were able to have a reservation after a play w/out being hurried at all. We found the menu varied but lady at next table ordered the pasta special which looked and smelled so good. we chose different apps his the grilled veggies and accompaniments I the Caesar ...couldn't have been better. The pasta was beet and goat cheese ravioli , bow-tie pasta and fresh tomato and basil and linguini and fresh clams! They come back by as often as you would like more which we did. I wish I had not enjoyed the salad so much leaving more room for the pasta. This was a delicious, friendly restaurant that we will definitely return to. The variety of breads also yummy.

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Posted by SCOTT MORTON on 05/17/2013

Totally surprised

The four of us enjoyed eveything about becco so much that we ate there 2 out of 5 nights in nyc this week! The staff was very happy and friendly and our seating was up to our choice. Wonderful food and we were prepared to spend more, but not neccessary...great.

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Posted by Sus Piet on 04/02/2013

Not recommended

We went here after a play. We have lived in NY for 13 years and I think this is the most underwhelming Italian restaurant we have ever been to. Had high expectations because we like Lidia, but this place is totally abandoned and the crew running it is rude, the restaurant feels unclean. This would have all been tolerable had the food been good. All three of us got the 'all you can eat' pasta for 20-some dollars which is the only way you can eat any past dishes in this restaurant. All we could eat was three bites total, and I'm going to guess this is how they make their money because I cannot imagine anyone eating more than one serving of what came out of that kitchen. It was as disappointing as pasta that a first time cook makes in college. With so many thousands of Italian restaurants in NYC I would suggest you SKIP this tourist trap.

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Posted by Minnesota Sisters on 11/24/2012

The Best Noodles in Town!

Our group consisted of 5 Sisters from Minnesota in NYC for the Thanksgiving Day parade. (bucket list) We arrived early for our 4:30 reservation and they were happy to seat us. We loved being seated in the outdoor room as we tend to get a little excited and loud. Our service was excellent. (You rock Alex) Drinks were great and the food was also excellent. I look forward to a return visit the next time I am in your wonderful city. Great place!

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Posted by Suzy on 10/10/2012

Superb

I never give the highest score for anything but Becco is one of those places that is always good. Food, atmosphere, bartenders, service over all everything. Great place - never had a bad meal and I have been coming here for over 6 years.

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Posted by Merlin53 on 10/05/2012

Dazzled Once Again

We celebrated my wifes B'day with a Matinee of Evita followed by dinner at Becco on Wednesday 10/3. Once again our dining experience was flawless at our favorite NYC restaurant from start to finish. Over the years, we have established an incredible relationship with managers and staff and as I gave them a heads up that we would be dining here for my wifes B'day,simple, classy touches made her day extra special. As we arrived we were seated under the skylight ( as requested ) and our waiter greeted us with a Sparkling Persecco toast for two compliments and congratulations to my wife on her B'day. Scanning the menu, another unexpected treat, an appetizer of Barutta, silky cows milk mozzarella served over toasted, crusty Italian bread, atop a mound of Broccoli Rabe arrived, again with Becco's compliments. For our appetizer course, we ordered the Prosciutto Parma with 2 year old aged Parmigiano Regianno cheese. Paper thin slices of this delicate salted meat and sharp shards of cheeses were a great start, as well as Becco's Baked Shrimp served with a spicy tomato sauce for dipping. My wife opted for the 3 unlimited Pasta Special .Todays offering were house made spaghetti with frseh tomato and basil, orinchette pasta, with braised cauliflower and bacon, and a semolina gnocchi filled with ricotta cheese and served with a pana granata cheese sauce. All three were superb. I had an order of Osso Bucco accompanied by farro and zuchinni, with a glass of chianti. This was by far the most succulent offering of this dish I've ever had here. Fall off the bone,melt in your mouth tender. Outstanding ! We always leave some room for dessert,and our luck continued as a featured dessert dish was Canolli bordered by hot roasted pistachios ( another wifes fave ) which was served with candles and a chorus of Happy B'day from the wait staff. I sampled the sorbets which today were Mango, Watermelon, and Concord Grape. Superlative flavor and texture in all three of these. We finished with tea, and Capuccino with a side of Sambucca. I cannot thank the staff enough for the effort taken to make my wifes day memorable and I will continue to patronize and recommend this consistently warm, welcoming, class act of the NYC dining scene.